HP Notebook PC. Reference Guide

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1 HP Notebook PC Reference Guide

2 Notice This manual and any examples contained herein are provided as is and are subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard Co. shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or the examples herein. Consumer transactions in Australia and the United Kingdom: The above disclaimers and limitations shall not apply to Consumer transactions in Australia and the United Kingdom and shall not affect the statutory rights of Consumers. Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this manual is prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett-Packard Company, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The programs that control this product are copyrighted and all rights are reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of those programs without prior written permission of Hewlett-Packard Co. is also prohibited. Portions of the programs that control this product may also be copyrighted by Microsoft Corporation, SystemSoft Corp., Insyde Software Corporation, S3 Graphics Incorporated, and Adobe Systems Incorporated. See the individual programs for additional copyright notices. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium and the Intel Inside logo are U.S. registered trademarks and Celeron and SpeedStep are U.S. trademarks of Intel Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Hewlett-Packard Company HP Notebook Customer Care 1000 NE Circle Blvd., MS 425E Corvallis, OR Reference Guide

3 Important Safety Information CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord to connect a modem to the telephone wall jack. When using your computer with a telephone connection, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:?? Do not use this product with a telephone connection near water (for example, near a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a wet basement).?? Avoid using a telephone connection (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lighting.?? Do not use a telephone connection of any type to report a gas leak while in the vicinity of the leak.?? Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. HP Software Product License Agreement Your HP product contains software programs. CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE PROCEEDING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE ARE OFFERED ONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT THE CUSTOMER AGREES TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PROCEEDING TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, YOU MUST NOW EITHER REMOVE THE SOFTWARE FROM YOUR HARD DISK DRIVE AND DESTROY THE MASTER DISKETTES, OR RETURN THE COMPLETE HP PRODUCT AND SOFTWARE FOR A FULL REFUND. PROCEEDING WITH CONFIGURATION SIGNIFIES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE LICENSE TERMS. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED BELOW, THIS HP SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT SHALL GOVERN THE USE OF ALL SOFTWARE THAT IS PROVIDED TO YOU AS PART OF THE HP PRODUCT AND SHALL SUPERSEDE ANY OTHER SOFTWARE WARRANTY STATEMENT THAT MAY BE INCLUDED IN THIS HP PRODUCT OR MAY BE FOUND ONLINE. Operating system and software applications by Microsoft are licensed to you under the Microsoft License Agreement contained in the Microsoft documentation or displayed on your screen when Microsoft Software Products are launched. Reference Guide 3

4 For a PC supplied with a Microsoft operating system: When you start the PC and accept the Microsoft End-user License Agreement ( EULA ), your license rights are valid only if a Certificate of Authenticity ( COA ) label corresponding to your Microsoft operating system is provided with your PC. The COA label can usually be found on the bottom of the computer. If the COA label does not correspond to your Microsoft operating system or is missing, contact your HP reseller for details. Other non-hp Software and Operating Systems are covered by the appropriate vendor license. The following License Terms govern the use of the HP software: USE. Customer may use the software on any one HP product. Customer may not network the software or otherwise use it on more than one HP product. Customer may not reverse assemble or decompile the software unless authorized by law. COPIES AND ADAPTATIONS. Customer may make copies or adaptations of the software a) for archival purposes or (b) when copying or adaptation is an essential step in the use of the software with an HP product so long as the copies and adaptations are used in no other manner. OWNERSHIP. Customer agrees that he/she does not have any title or ownership of the software, other than ownership of the physical media. Customer acknowledges and agrees that the software is copyrighted and protected under the copyright laws. Customer acknowledges and agrees that the software may have been developed by a third party software supplier named in the copyright notices included with the software, who shall be authorized to hold the Customer responsible for any copyright infringement or violation of this Agreement. PRODUCT RECOVERY CD-ROM. If your HP product was shipped with a product recovery CD-ROM: (i) The product recovery CD-ROM and/or support utility software may only be used for restoring the hard disk of the HP product with which the product recovery CD-ROM was originally provided. (ii) The use of any operating system software by Microsoft contained in any such product recovery CD-ROM shall be governed by the Microsoft License Agreement. TRANSFER OF RIGHTS IN SOFTWARE. Customer may transfer rights in the software to a third party only as part of the transfer of all rights and only if Customer obtains the prior agreement of the third party to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement. Upon such a transfer, Customer agrees that his/her rights in the software are terminated and that he/she will either destroy his/her copies and adaptations or deliver them to the third party. SUBLICENSING AND DISTRIBUTION. Customer may not lease, sublicense the software or distribute copies or adaptations of the software to the public in physical media or by telecommunication without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard. TERMINATION. Hewlett-Packard may terminate this software license for failure to comply with any of these terms provided Hewlett-Packard has requested Customer to cure the failure and Customer has failed to do so within thirty (30) days of such notice. UPDATES AND UPGRADES. Customer agrees that the software does not include updates and upgrades which may be available from Hewlett-Packard under a separate support agreement. 4 Reference Guide

5 EXPORT CLAUSE. Customer agrees not to export or re-export the software or any copy or adaptation in violation of the U.S. Export Administration regulations or other applicable regulation. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure is subject to HP standard commercial license terms and for non-dod Departments and Agencies of the U.S. Government, the restrictions set forth in FAR (c)(1-2) (June 1987) Hewlett-Packard Company, 3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA U.S.A. Copyright (c) 2000 Hewlett-Packard Company. All Rights Reserved. Customer further agrees that Software is delivered and licensed as Commercial computer software as defined in DFARS (June 1995) or as a commercial item as defined in FAR 2.101(a), or as Restricted computer software as defined in FAR (or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause), whichever is applicable. The Customer agrees that it has only those rights provided for such Software by the applicable FAR or DFARS clause or the HP standard software agreement for the product involved. Support Policy for Support Pack of Operating Systems. HP provides end user support for HP PCs that use Microsoft Operating Systems, including its latest service packs. This support will be available within 30 days of the software being released. Edition History Edition 1... October 2001 This manual is printed on recycled paper. Reference Guide 5

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7 Contents Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Taking Inventory...12 What s in the box?...12 To buy accessories...13 To find more information...13 Identifying Parts of the Notebook...14 Front view...14 Back view...15 Bottom view...16 Status lights...17 Multimedia buttons and status panel (selected models)...19 Setting Up Your Notebook...20 Step 1: Install the battery...20 Step 2: Connect AC power...22 Step 3: Connect a phone line...23 Step 4: Turn on the notebook...24 Step 5: Set up Windows...24 Step 6: Register your notebook...25 To connect to the Internet...25 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook...28 To turn the notebook on and off...28 To reset the notebook...29 To change the boot device...30 To use the touch pad...30 To use the Fn hot keys...32 To use the One-Touch buttons...33 To use the Windows and Applications keys...34 To use the embedded keypad...34 To use the Alt GR key...35 To adjust the display...35 To adjust the volume...36 To mute the notebook...37 To optimize video performance...37 To change notebook settings for a presentation...37 Securing Your Notebook...39 To set up password protection...39 To attach a security cable...39 To protect against viruses...40 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Taking Care of Your Notebook...43 To protect your hard disk drive...43 Reference Guide 7

8 To maintain your notebook...43 To safeguard your data...44 To extend the life of the display...44 To clean your notebook...44 Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption...46 How the notebook manages power automatically...46 To manage power manually...48 Using Battery Power To check battery status...49 To respond to a low-battery warning To recharge the battery...50 To replace the battery...50 To get the most from your batteries...51 To maximize processor speed...52 Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem (selected models)...54 To connect the modem...54 To connect to the Internet...56 To disconnect from the Internet...56 To dial in to a network...57 To change your modem settings...57 To send and receive To send and receive faxes...59 Connecting to a LAN To connect to a LAN...60 Making Wireless Network Connections (selected models)...61 To prepare for wireless LAN connections...61 To turn wireless LAN communication on and off...62 Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (selected models)...64 To turn Bluetooth communication on and off...64 To prepare for Bluetooth connections To work with Bluetooth devices...65 Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules...68 To replace a plug-in module...68 To insert or remove a CD or DVD...70 To play audio CDs...72 To use the status panel (selected models)...73 To play DVD movies...74 To create or copy CDs...75 Connecting PC Cards To insert or remove a PC Card Reference Guide

9 Connecting External Devices...78 To identify connectors for external devices...78 To connect a printer or other parallel device...80 To connect an external keyboard or mouse...80 To connect a USB device...80 To connect a USB floppy disk drive To connect an audio device...81 To use an external monitor...82 To use a TV set as a monitor (selected models)...83 To connect an infrared device (selected models)...84 To use the port replicator...85 To connect an IEEE 1394 device (selected models)...86 Installing Additional RAM...87 To install a RAM expansion module To remove a RAM expansion module To replace the system RAM module Replacing the Hard Disk Drive...92 To replace the hard disk drive...92 To replace the hard disk drive holder To prepare a new hard disk drive...94 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Techniques...96 Audio problems CD and DVD problems...97 Display problems Floppy disk drive problems Hard disk drive problems Heat problems Infrared Problems Keyboard and pointing device problems LAN problems Memory problems Modem problems One-Touch button problems Parallel and USB problems PC card (PCMCIA) problems Performance problems Power and battery problems Printing problems Startup Problems Standby and resume problems Wireless Problems Testing the Hardware To run the e-diagtools diagnostic test Configuring the Notebook To run the BIOS configuration utility Reference Guide 9

10 To set up TopTools Reinstalling and Updating Software To recover the factory installation of your hard disk To replace damaged Recovery CDs To update the notebook BIOS To update Windows drivers HP Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Notebook To get help from the web To contact HP for support or service To receive repair service To prepare your notebook for shipment Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Reference Information Hardware Specifications Modem Reference Information Modem reference (Ambit) Safety Information Power cords Ergonomics Battery safety Laser safety LED safety Exposure to radio frequency radiation Regulatory Information U.S.A Canada European Union Japan Russia International Index Reference Guide

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12 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Congratulations! Your HP notebook computer sets a new standard in personal computing. Although compact and easy to carry, your notebook is made with the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard. Your notebook has several features that make it convenient to use:?? The power button provides convenient options for starting and stopping the notebook.?? The notebook includes a variety of connectors USB, and parallel, and TV out, as well as optional IEEE 1394 and infrared that enable you to use it with a wide range of printers, drives, audio equipment, and other external devices. In addition, most connectors are on or near the back of the notebook, keeping cables away from your working area.?? Selected models feature convenient dedicated volume controls and a mute button (with indicator) that lets you cut off all sound quickly when needed. This manual shows how to set up and operate your notebook, as well as what to do if you run into trouble. What s in the box? Your notebook is shipped with these items:?? Battery (installed).?? Plug-in drive module: CD, DVD, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW combo.?? Weight-saving module for the notebook s drive module bay, to reduce travel weight.?? AC adapter and power cord.?? Quick Start sheet.?? Startup Guide.?? Recovery CDs, for restoring Windows and all software included with your notebook.?? Microsoft Windows manual.?? Phone cord (modem models only).?? Modem adapter (select modem models only). In addition, your notebook includes a variety of preinstalled software. (The exact software installed depends on your particular notebook model.) 12 Reference Guide

13 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Taking Inventory To buy accessories You can buy accessories for your notebook online. For the latest accessories and options, visit the HP Notebook web site at HP currently offers a wide variety of accessories, such as the following:?? Port replicator.?? DVD, CD-RW, and DVD/CD-RW drive module upgrades.?? External USB floppy disk drive.?? AC adapters.?? 8-cell LiIon enhanced battery.?? Additional RAM.?? Ethernet, modem, LAN, and wireless LAN cards. To find more information Source Startup Guide Online Reference Guide Online HP Notes Microsoft Windows manual HP Notebook Web Site HP Business Support Web Site The following table lists other sources of information about your notebook and related products. Description and Location This printed manual introduces your HP notebook computer, and contains setup instructions, basic operation guidelines, troubleshooting information, and warranty information. The Reference Guide is shipped on the notebook s hard drive, and provides a complete source for operating and maintaining the notebook. Click Start, All Programs, HP Library, HP Notebook Reference Guide, or look on the Recovery CD in \hp\library. For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see the HP Notes click Start, All Programs, HP Library, HP Notes, or look on the Recovery CD in \hp\library. This is shipped with your notebook and contains information about using the version of Microsoft Windows shipped with your notebook. (European mirror). Reference Guide 13

14 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Front view 1. One-Touch buttons (programmable). 2. Power button. 3. Keyboard status lights: Caps Lock, Num Lock, CD drive activity. 4. Touch pad/scroll pad on-off button (with on-off indicators on either side). 5. Left and right click buttons. 6. Touch pad. 7. Scroll pad. 8. Volume controls (selected models). 9. Mute button and indicator light (selected models). 10. Removable CD, DVD, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW drive. 11. CD/DVD eject button. 12. Speaker (one on each side). 13. Latch. 14. Built-in microphone. 14 Reference Guide

15 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Back view 15. AC adapter jack. 16. Parallel port (LPT1) (colored burgundy). Use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device. 17. External monitor (VGA) port (colored blue). 18. S-video (TV out) port (colored yellow) (selected models). 19. Universal serial bus (USB) ports (2). 20. Audio line-out jack (colored lime green) and external microphone jack (colored pink). 21. Reset switch. 22. Kensington lock slot (security connector). 23. LAN port and indicators. 24. Modem port (selected models). 25. IEEE 1394 connector (selected models). 26. PC Card slot (Type II or Type III, lower slot only). 27. PC Card eject button. 28. Hard disk drive. 29. Wireless on-off button and indicator light (selected models). 30. Universal serial bus (USB) port. 31. Headphones jack (colored lime green). Reference Guide 15

16 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Bottom view 32. Infrared port (selected models). 33. Battery. 34. CD/DVD drive latch. 35. RAM cover. 36. Battery latch. 37. Docking port. 38. Mini-PCI cover (no user-replaceable parts inside). 39. Hard disk drive retaining screws. 16 Reference Guide

17 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Status lights The main status lights report power and battery status and drive activity. 1. Hard disk drive activity.?? On: the notebook is accessing the hard disk drive. 2. Power mode.?? Green: the notebook is on (even if the display is off).?? Amber: the notebook is on standby.?? Off: the notebook is off or in hibernation. 3. Battery charge status.?? Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.?? Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.?? Red: the AC adapter is connected and the battery has a fault.?? Off: the AC adapter is not connected or the battery is missing. Reference Guide 17

18 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of keyboard locks and the CD player. 1. Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active. 2. Num Lock. Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.) 3. CD drive activity. The CD drive is active. 18 Reference Guide

19 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Multimedia buttons and status panel (selected models) 1. MP3 player launch button. 2. Previous track. 3. Next track. 4. Status panel button. 5. Status panel. 6. Play/Pause. 7. Stop. 8. Multimedia power switch and indicator light turns the CD player on and off. Works only when the notebook is off, on standby, or in hibernation. Reference Guide 19

20 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook WARNING Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see Working in Comfort in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics web site, For a summary about working with a notebook computer, see Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC on page 41. If you are using your notebook as your primary computer, or using it for extended periods, you should use it with a full-size keyboard, monitor, and mouse. This can reduce the risk of ergonomic injury. See Working in Comfort in the online HP Library. When you set up your notebook for the first time, you ll need to install and charge the battery, connect the AC adapter and a phone line, turn on the notebook, run the Windows setup program, and register the notebook. Step 1: Install the battery WARNING Do not mutilate or puncture batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in fire, or they can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Your notebook is shipped with the battery installed. If the battery has been removed, install it as follows. 20 Reference Guide

21 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook?? Insert the front end of the battery into the battery compartment on the bottom of the notebook, then press the back end in until the battery clicks into place. To remove the battery?? Slide the battery s release latch, then lift the battery out of its compartment. Reference Guide 21

22 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC power CAUTION Use only the HP AC adapter included with your notebook (or other approved adapter). Using any other AC adapter could damage the notebook and may void your warranty see "Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement" on page 129.?? Plug in the AC adapter (its LED lights), then connect it to the AC adapter jack on the back of the notebook. The notebook s battery then starts charging. While the battery is charging, you can continue with step Reference Guide

23 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 3: Connect a phone line If your notebook does not include a built-in modem, you can skip this step. Also, if you prefer, you can instead connect to a PC Card modem or an external modem. 1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line. You must not use a digital line. (Many office and some home lines are digital.) 2. Plug the telephone cord into the notebook s modem jack, or the PC Card or external modem. Make sure the cord clicks into place. 3. Plug the other end of the cord into a telephone jack. If the plug on the phone cord doesn t fit the jack, you may need to use an adapter. For details about using the modem, see Using the Modem on page 54. Reference Guide 23

24 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 4: Turn on the notebook?? Press the power button above the keyboard. The notebook then boots up, and Windows starts automatically. Note Your notebook comes with a factory-installed CD, DVD, or similar drive. Before you turn on your notebook for the first time, make sure this drive is in place. This ensures that the system properly identifies the hardware already installed and loads the appropriate software. Hint If your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery may be out of power. Plug in the AC adapter and press the power button again. Leave the AC adapter plugged in for at least an hour. Step 5: Set up Windows Note Your notebook has Microsoft Windows XP preinstalled on its hard disk drive. The first time you turn on your notebook, the Windows Setup program runs automatically so you can customize your setup. 1. Follow the Setup program s instructions as they appear on the screen. 2. If your notebook has a modem, check the modem s country or region settings: click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Phone and Modem Options. On the Dialing Rules tab, verify the settings for your location, or create a new location. If you need the Windows XP Product ID code, you will find it on the bottom of the notebook. 24 Reference Guide

25 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Step 6: Register your notebook Be sure to register your notebook. Registering is free and fast, and ensures you will receive quicker, more personalized support. The information you provide during registration allows us to provide you with better products and services. Registering your notebook does the following:?? Records your ownership of the notebook with Hewlett-Packard and provides access to service, support, and information.?? Records your ownership of the Windows XP operating system with Microsoft. You can register while setting up Windows, or later in any of three ways: by modem, by phone, or by fax. For some countries and models, an HP notebook registration icon is available on the desktop. By modem If you decide not to register while setting up Windows, you can register by modem later by double-clicking the HP Notebook Registration icon on the desktop. Make sure the phone line is connected and follow the onscreen instructions. The icon disappears after you register. If your notebook does not have a built-in modem, you can register after you set up a PC card modem or an external modem or you can register by phone or fax. By phone You can register by calling your HP Customer Care Center. See To contact HP for support or service on page 125 for the phone number. By fax If you have a printer connected to your notebook, you can print a registration form and fax it to HP. Double-click the HP Notebook Registration icon on the desktop, and print the registration form. You will find the fax number on the form. To connect to the Internet If your notebook has a modem (built-in, PC Card, or external), LAN port, or wireless LAN, you can use it to connect to the Internet. For details, see Using the Modem on page 54, Connecting to a LAN on page 60, or Making Wireless Network Connections on page 61. Reference Guide 25

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28 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook Operating Your Notebook Note You can start and stop your notebook using its power button. However, at certain times you may want to use other methods to start or stop the notebook depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and start-up time. This manual describes your notebook in its original factory configuration, with all settings at their default values. To turn the notebook on and off Power mode To enter this mode To turn on again On Power mode status light is green. Standby Maintains current session in RAM. Turns off the display and other components. Saves significant power. Restarts quickly. Restores network connections. Power mode status light is amber. Hibernation Saves current session to disk, then turns off. Saves maximum power. Restores network connections. Power mode status light is off. Turn off Turns off without saving current session. Saves maximum power. At startup, resets everything, and starts a new session. Power mode status light is off. Press the power button. Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Stand By or press the power button or allow timeout. Click Start, Turn Off Computer, then press and hold Shift and click Hibernate or allow timeout. Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off or press and hold the power button for four seconds (only if the Start menu procedure doesn t work). Press the power button to quickly resume your session. Press the power button to resume your session. Press the power button to start with a new session. You can customize the way these power modes work, and the ways you can put the notebook into them. See Managing Power Consumption on page Reference Guide

29 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To reset the notebook Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the notebook has stopped responding, and will not let you turn the notebook off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed.?? If possible, shut down Windows: press Ctrl+Alt+Del, then click Shut Down, Turn Off. or, if this fails?? Press and hold the power button for about four seconds, until the display turns off. Press the power button again to restart. or, if this fails?? Use a pen or straightened paper clip to press the reset switch on the back of the notebook, then press the power button to restart. Reference Guide 29

30 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To change the boot device The notebook normally boots from its internal hard disk. You can also boot the notebook from an external USB floppy disk drive (optional accessory), the CD/DVD drive, or a local area network (LAN). 1. Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart. 2. When the HP logo appears, press Esc to display the Boot menu. 3. Use the arrow keys to select the boot device, and press Enter. If you want to boot from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot order using the BIOS configuration utility see To run the BIOS configuration utility on page 118. To use the touch pad Your notebook includes a built-in touch pad, scroll pad, and click buttons. 1. Left click button works like the left button on a standard mouse. 2. Right click button works like the right button on a standard mouse. 3. Touch pad pressure-sensitive pointing and clicking device. 4. Pad Lock button turns the touch pad and scroll pad on and off. 5. Scroll pad scrolls the contents of a window. 6. Pad Lock indicators (one on each side) these light while the touch pad and scroll pad are enabled. 30 Reference Guide

31 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook Note You can customize the operation of many of these devices: you can change the click button and scroll pad actions, double-click speed, pointer speed, and more: click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Mouse. The touch pad and scroll pad are automatically disabled when the notebook is docked in a port replicator that has a PS/2 mouse connected. Moving and selecting using the touch pad and click buttons 1. To move the pointer, move your thumb or finger across the touch pad. 2. Use the left and right click buttons, which function like the left and right buttons on a mouse, to make your selection. You can also tap the touch pad instead of clicking a button.?? To open an application, move the pointer over the icon and double-click the left button or tap the touch pad twice.?? To make menu selections, move the pointer to the menu item and click the left button or tap the touch pad.?? To open the shortcut menu for an item, move the pointer over the item and click the right button.?? To drag an item, move the pointer over the item. Press and hold the left button while you move the pointer to the new location, then release the button. Scrolling with the scroll pad and touch pad?? To scroll vertically, move a finger up or down on the scroll pad.?? To scroll horizontally, move a finger left or right along the bottom edge of the touch pad. You can customize the notebook s scrolling features to best suit how you use your notebook: left-click the TouchPad icon in the taskbar, then click TouchPad Properties, Scrolling. Note Disabling the touch pad and scroll pad You may occasionally want to disable the touch pad and scroll pad, such as when you are entering text and do not want to move the cursor accidentally.?? To disable the touch pad and scroll pad, press the Pad Lock button (the Pad Lock indicators then turn off). To reenable the touch pad, press the Pad Lock button again. Avoid using the touch pad when you press the Pad Lock button, or the Pad Lock button will not work properly. Reference Guide 31

32 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To use the Fn hot keys The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key a shortcut key sequence for various system controls.?? To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the appropriate second key, then release both keys. This hot key Fn+F1 Fn+F2 Fn+F5 Fn+F8 Fn+Num Lock Does this Decreases the display brightness. Increases the display brightness. Toggles among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous display on both. Toggles the built-in keypad on and off. Does not affect an external keyboard. If Num Lock is on, the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is active (as marked on an external keyboard). Toggles Scroll Lock on and off. Fn+Page Up Increases the volume (and turns audio on if muted). Fn+Page Down Decreases the volume. Fn+Backspace Fn+any One-Touch button Toggles the mute function on and off. Toggles the One-Touch button LEDs on and off (selected models). External keyboards do not support Fn hot keys. 32 Reference Guide

33 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To use the One-Touch buttons Your notebook includes five One-Touch buttons that can start any application or open a document or web site with a single press. The buttons are pre-configured for specific applications, but you can set them to start any applications you want.?? Press the One-Touch button to open the corresponding application, document, or web site. Note Pressing a One-Touch button resumes the notebook from standby or hibernation, or turns the notebook on. It does not, however, bypass any password protection. To configure a One-Touch button 1. Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Keyboard. 2. On the HP One-Touch tab, click the button you want to reprogram. 3. Type a label for the button, then select the application, document, folder, or web site you want the button to open. 4. If you want a label to appear onscreen when you press a One-Touch button, select that option on the Onscreen Display tab. Reference Guide 33

34 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To use the Windows and Applications keys The Windows key brings up the Windows Start menu. This is the same as clicking the Start button on the taskbar. This key combination Windows key+e Windows key+f1 Windows key+f Windows key+m Shift+Windows key+m Windows key+r The Applications key brings up the shortcut menu for the current application. This is the same menu that appears when you right-click while pointing at the application. Does this Runs Windows Explorer. Runs Windows Help and Support. Runs Windows Search dialog box. Minimizes all displayed windows. Returns all minimized windows to original size. Runs the Windows Run dialog box. To use the embedded keypad Your notebook s built-in keyboard includes an embedded keypad you can use to type numbers and arithmetic operators. The keys in this keypad are marked using light gold characters.?? Press Fn+F8 to turn on the embedded keypad.?? Hold Fn while typing a key to turn the embedded keypad on temporarily. When the embedded keypad is active, you can use Num Lock to change how the keypad functions:?? Num Lock on: The keys enter the numbers and arithmetic operator printed in light gold on the keyboard.?? Num Lock off: The keys move the cursor, as marked on an external keyboard. 34 Reference Guide

35 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To use the Alt GR key Non-U.S. keyboards have an Alt GR key to the right of the spacebar. This is a shift key that provides access to certain special keyboard characters.?? For a character in the lower-right corner of a key, press and hold Alt GR to type the character. 1. Shifted. 2. Unshifted. 3. Alt GR. To adjust the display Hint Changing the brightness?? Press Fn+F1 or Fn+F2 to decrease or increase (respectively) the display s brightness. or?? Click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Display Settings, HP Display Settings. You can also add a display settings icon in the taskbar for quick access. To maximize your battery operating time, set the brightness to the lowest level you can view comfortably. Changing display settings You can customize a number of display settings for your notebook, such as color depth and screen area. 1. Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display. 2. Click the Settings tab, then make the settings you want. 3. Click the Appearance tab to customize fonts, icons, menus, and other display elements used throughout Windows XP. Reference Guide 35

36 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook The notebook has an LCD display, which behaves differently from a normal computer monitor. If you change the display resolution, the desktop changes size, but the objects on it do not. You normally won t change the resolution except to use an external monitor. Changing icon and label sizes To quickly enlarge icons and labels on your screen when using a high-resolution display, use HP Desktop Zoom.?? Click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, Desktop Zoom, Desktop Zoom. If this program is not installed on your notebook, you can download it from the HP Business Support web site ( Using an external monitor If you want, you can attach an external monitor to your notebook. See To use an external monitor on page 82. To adjust the volume From the notebook controls?? To increase the volume, press Fn+Page Up. or Press the rear volume control on the right side of the notebook (selected models).?? To decrease the volume, press Fn+Page Down. or Press the front volume control on the right side of the notebook (selected models). In Windows?? Click the speaker icon in the taskbar, and drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume. 36 Reference Guide

37 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To mute the notebook Your notebook provides several ways to mute its speakers without changing the volume setting. This can be handy when you want to block all speaker output regardless of what the notebook is doing.?? Press Fn+Backspace to toggle the mute function.?? Click the speaker icon in the taskbar, then click Mute.?? If your notebook includes a mute button (located on the notebook s right side), press the button to toggle the mute function. The mute indicator lights when the speakers are muted. To optimize video performance Depending on how you use your notebook, you may want to increase the amount of memory it can access for video processing. To increase video memory 1. Click Start, Control Panels, Appearance and Themes, Display, then click Advanced on the Settings tab. 2. On the S3Info Plus tab, set the video memory size. HP recommends 16 MB for most computer uses, and 32 MB if you run programs such as video games that make heavy use of the notebook s video capabilities. 3. Restart the notebook for the changes to take effect. To change notebook settings for a presentation When you show a presentation to an audience, you ll often want to adjust some of your video and power settings for the show. If your notebook includes HP Presentation Ready, you can use it to easily and automatically adjust your notebook for slide shows and similar presentations, as well as to open the presentation itself. Once the presentation is through, HP Presentation Ready automatically returns your notebook to its normal settings. Reference Guide 37

38 Basic Operation Operating Your Notebook To prepare for the presentation 1. Click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Presentation Ready, Configure. or Click the HP Presentation Ready icon in the taskbar (if present), then click Configure. 2. You can select a presentation to be run automatically whenever you launch HP Presentation Ready. You will also be able to choose one at the time you launch HP Presentation Ready. 3. If you want to change the video or power settings for the show, click Settings. To show the presentation?? Press the HP Presentation Ready One-Touch button. or Click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Presentation Ready, Start Presentation. or Click the HP Presentation Ready icon in the taskbar (if present), then click Start Presentation. See the HP Presentation Ready online help for information on configuring your notebook and any external monitor to best display the presentation. To adjust settings during the presentation, press the One-Touch button or click the taskbar icon and choose Configure. To end the presentation and restore the notebook s normal settings, close the presentation application or click the taskbar icon and choose Stop Presentation. 38 Reference Guide

39 Basic Operation Securing Your Notebook Securing Your Notebook To set up password protection You can protect your notebook from access by another user when you set up password protection, which is available through Windows and through the BIOS configuration utility. For complete protection, set passwords in Windows and through the BIOS configuration utility. To cancel password protection, set an empty password. BIOS configuration utility 1. Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart. 2. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to enter the BIOS configuration utility. 3. In the Security menu, enter or modify the Admin password or User password as needed see Security Menu on page In the Exit menu, select Save and Reboot to save and exit the BIOS configuration utility. Windows XP 1. Click Start, Control Panel, User Accounts, then select your account. 2. Click Create a Password, then set a password. 3. Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Power Options. 4. On the Advanced tab, select the option to prompt for a password when the notebook resumes from standby. To attach a security cable Your notebook includes a built-in connector you can use to secure the notebook with a cable and a lock (such as the Kensington MicroSaver lock system, available at many computer stores). 1. Wrap the cable around a secure object, such as a table leg. 2. Loop the cable to create a slip knot around the stationary object, and make sure it can t slip off. Reference Guide 39

40 Basic Operation Securing Your Notebook 3. Insert the lock into the security connector on the back of the notebook, and release the key. Store the key in a safe place away from the notebook. Note If you dock the notebook in the optional port replicator, you can use the security connector on the port replicator to secure it and the notebook see the port replicator manual for details. To protect against viruses Virus-protection software can help protect the integrity of your data. This is especially important if you use the Web. Your notebook includes Norton AntiVirus software. If this software is not already installed, follow these steps to install it. 1. Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, Install Norton AntiVirus. 2. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen. Once installed, you can get detailed instructions from the software s online Help. 40 Reference Guide

41 Basic Operation Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC WARNING Note Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. For more information about reducing your risk, visit our ergonomics web site at or see Working in Comfort in the online HP Library. You can use your HP notebook computer virtually anywhere, anytime. The following recommendations should help you work more comfortably. Note that if you are using your portable computer as your primary computer, or using it for extended periods, you should use it with a full-size keyboard, monitor, and mouse. This will give your portable computer the adjustability and comfort features of a desktop unit. Your computer offers quick, easy connections to these devices. More information on how to prepare your workspace environment and set up your HP equipment is available in Working in Comfort, which is preloaded on the hard disk in the HP Library and available on the Recovery CD in \hp\library as well as at Your Mobile Work Environment?? Use a chair that provides good support for your lower back. If an adjustable chair is not available, you can use a pillow or rolled-up towel to provide lower back support.?? Try to keep your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet flat on the floor. In a mobile environment, you can do this by using a phone book or briefcase to support your feet.?? Adjust the height of either your work surface or chair to keep your arms in a neutral position. Your arms should be relaxed and loose, elbows at your sides, with the forearms and hands parallel with the floor.?? Position your notebook computer display to minimize glare and reflection. For example, on an airplane, lower the window shade, or in a hotel room, draw the curtains. You also should maintain a comfortable viewing distance approximately 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24 inches). Adjust the angle of your display to help keep your head angled slightly downward in a comfortable position. Reference Guide 41

42 Basic Operation Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Using Your Mobile Computer?? Position the computer so your wrists and hands are in a neutral position. Your wrists should be as straight as possible and should not have to bend sideways or more than 10 degrees up or down. If your notebook computer does not have a built-in palm rest, you can use a rolled-up towel.?? Try to type as lightly as possible. The notebook keyboard requires little force to activate.?? Take frequent, short rest breaks this is especially important in a mobile computing environment.?? Portable computers weigh between approximately 1.4 and 3.7 kilos (3 and 8 pounds). When traveling, be sure to carry your computer properly to minimize strain on your body. Shift the bag containing your notebook equipment frequently between your left and right hands and shoulders. 42 Reference Guide

43 Basic Operation Taking Care of Your Notebook Taking Care of Your Notebook Use the following recommendations to maintain your notebook during everyday use and prevent potential physical damage or data loss. To protect your hard disk drive Hard disk drives, as well as other internal components, are not indestructible and can be damaged by inappropriate handling and operation.?? Avoid bumps or jolts.?? Do not operate the notebook while traveling over bumpy terrain.?? Turn off the notebook or put it on standby or into hibernation before transporting it. This turns off the hard drive. A drop of a few inches onto a rigid surface while the hard drive is operating could destroy data or damage the drive.?? Carry the notebook in a padded case to protect against bumps and jolts.?? Set down the notebook gently. To maintain your notebook?? Provide adequate ventilation around the notebook. Always set the notebook on a flat surface, so that air can flow freely around and underneath it.?? Always turn off the notebook or put it into hibernation before putting it in a carrying case or other enclosed space.?? Do not pick up or carry the notebook by its display.?? Observe the temperature limits and other specifications listed in Hardware Specifications on page 132. Do not use the notebook outside in the rain or snow (inclement weather). If the notebook is cold, warm it gradually to avoid condensation. Reference Guide 43

44 Basic Operation Taking Care of Your Notebook To safeguard your data?? Do not use the touch pad or activate any other device that interrupts operation while the system is starting or stopping.?? Back up your work regularly. Copy files to floppy, tape, CD-RW, or network drives.?? Use a virus-scanning program (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with your notebook) to check the integrity of your files and operating system. Since new viruses appear frequently, you will also want to update the program s virus definitions from time to time; updates are on the Web at Check your disk periodically using the Tools tab in the disk s Properties window. To extend the life of the display?? Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1).?? When working at your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off the internal display (Fn+F5).?? If you are not using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval.?? Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the notebook from going on standby after a timeout period. If you use a screen saver, enable the option to shut off the display after a time delay.?? Do not disable the standby timeout.?? If you are using AC power and have no external monitor attached, put the notebook on standby or into hibernation when not in use. To clean your notebook You can clean your notebook with a soft cloth dampened with clean water or with water containing a mild detergent.?? Do not use an excessively wet cloth or allow water inside the case.?? Do not use any abrasive cleaners, especially on the display. Do not apply any cleaner directly to the display. Instead, apply the cleaner to a soft cloth and then gently wipe the display.?? You can clean the keyboard with a vacuum cleaner to remove accumulated dust. 44 Reference Guide

45 Batteries and Power Management Reference Guide 45

46 Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption Managing Power Consumption When you re running your notebook on battery power, you will want to maximize operating time without compromising performance. Your notebook is designed to help you reduce power consumption and extend battery life without needing to turn it off.?? During idle periods, the notebook automatically enters power-saving modes after specified timeout periods. You can adjust these timeouts to suit your working habits.?? You can manually send the notebook into a power-saving mode at any time by pressing the appropriate key see To manage power manually on page 48. How the notebook manages power automatically Your notebook automatically goes on standby or into hibernation and standby, and turns off the hard disk and display based on values set in Power Options in Control Panel. Automatic action Occurs after To resume Turns off hard disk. Turns off the hard disk drive. This is usually set to occur shortly after the display is turned off. Turns off display. Turns off the display to conserve battery power and extend the life of the display. Enters standby. Maintains your current session in RAM, and turns off the display and other components to conserve battery power. Enters hibernation. Saves your current session to the hard disk, then turns off the notebook. Lowers CPU speed (Pentium models only). Switches to the lower CPU speed to use power more efficiently. See below. The hard disk is not accessed for the specified interval. No keyboard, pointing device, or other input activity occurs for the specified interval. No pointing devices are used, no disk drive is accessed, and no port is active for the specified interval. The notebook stays on standby for the specified interval. The AC adapter is unplugged. Begin using the notebook: the hard disk turns on when needed. Press any key or move a pointing device to turn on the display. Press the power button to resume your session. Press the power button to resume your session. Plug in the AC adapter. 46 Reference Guide

47 Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption CAUTION Make a habit of saving your work before allowing your notebook to go on standby. If power is interrupted while the notebook is on standby, any information that was not saved will be lost. The notebook can also go on standby, into hibernation, or turn off if battery power reaches a critically low level. (See To respond to a low-battery warning on page 50.) If this happens, you will find on resuming that all your data has been saved, but some functions may be disabled. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery, then turn the notebook off and restart it. To set power management properties You can adjust the periods of non-use after which your notebook automatically shuts down components or enters a power-saving mode. You can also save these settings as a power scheme. In addition, you can specify how the notebook acts when battery power drops to low levels, and how it responds when you press the power button or close the lid. 1. Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Power Options. 2. On the Power Schemes tab, enter the timeout settings you want. If you don t want a particular timeout to occur, set the value to Never. If you want to save the settings as a power scheme, click Save As and enter a name for the scheme. 3. Click the Alarms tab, and specify the actions the notebook takes when battery power drops to a low or critical level. 4. Click the Advanced tab, and set the actions the notebook takes when you close the lid or press the power button. See Windows Help and Support for details. CAUTION Do not disable hibernation support in the Power Options settings, or you will lose any unsaved data if the notebook s battery runs down completely. Reference Guide 47

48 Batteries and Power Management Managing Power Consumption Managing CPU power If your notebook contains a multispeed processor with Intel SpeedStep Technology, the processor can automatically switch to lower, power-saving speeds or to higherperformance speeds according to its workload and power source. You can customize SpeedStep to best suit your working environment: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Power Options. On the Power Schemes tab, select a power scheme. This scheme automatically controls the processor speeds:?? The Max Battery scheme uses the lowest processor speeds while running on battery power, but uses medium and high processor speeds on AC power.?? The Portable/Laptop option uses medium and high processor speeds on battery and AC power.?? The Presentation option uses the lowest processor speeds on battery and AC power. To manage power manually In addition to allowing the notebook to enter its power-saving modes automatically, you can also put it into any of the following three modes whenever you need to. Power mode Does this Use when To enter this mode Standby Hibernation Off Maintains your current session in RAM, and turns off the display and other components. Saves the current session to disk, then shuts down. Provides maximum power savings while still allowing you to recover the current session. Turns off your notebook, providing maximum power savings. The current session will not be saved, and any unsaved data will be lost. 48 Reference Guide You will be away from your notebook for up to several hours. You will be away from your notebook for a day or more, but want to continue your session. You re done with your work. You can also turn off the display by closing the lid. Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Stand By or press the power button. Click Start, Turn Off Computer, then press and hold Shift and click Hibernate. Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off. or press and hold the power button for about four seconds. (Do this only if the Start menu procedure doesn t work.) In addition, you can configure the notebook so that closing the lid or pressing the power button puts the notebook on standby or into hibernation, or turns it off see To manage power manually on page 48.

49 Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power Using Battery Power To check battery status From the battery charge light The battery charge light on the front of the notebook shows whether the notebook s battery is charging or fully charged see Status lights on page 17. From the Windows taskbar The Windows taskbar includes a power icon that provides detailed battery status information. The icon looks like a battery when AC is not connected. If the icon does not appear, click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Power Options. On the Advanced tab, select to show the icon on the taskbar.?? Place the pointer over the power icon to display the remaining battery charge. This value is shown as either a percentage of charge remaining, or as time remaining.?? Double-click the power icon to open the Power Meter window.?? Click the power icon to display a menu of the available power schemes.?? Right-click the power icon to view the options for displaying power information. From the Windows Control Panel?? Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Power Options, then click the Power Meter tab to see the battery status. The Alarms and Advanced tabs provide additional Windows power-information options. From the status panel?? Press the status panel button several times to display the percent charge remaining for the battery. Reference Guide 49

50 Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power To respond to a low-battery warning Note The notebook automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to a critically low level. If you do not restore power within a short time, the notebook then goes into hibernation. Once the notebook goes into hibernation in this way, you won t be able to turn it on again until you restore power by doing one of the following:?? Replace the battery with a charged one. See Step 1: Install the battery on page 20.?? Plug in the AC adapter. If you plug in the AC adapter, you can continue to work while your battery recharges. To recharge the battery CAUTION The AC adapter is normally warm whenever plugged into an AC outlet. The notebook is normally warm while recharging. Do not recharge the notebook in a briefcase or other confined space, or its battery could overheat.?? To recharge the battery, plug the AC adapter into the notebook. To get the longest operating time, wait until the battery s charge is below 50% before recharging, then charge it fully (100%). Charging can take up to approximately 3 hours. You can continue working while the battery charges. A fully charged battery can operate the notebook for up to approximately 3.5 hours, depending on your notebook s model, power management settings, and level of use. To replace the battery For instructions on replacing the battery, see Step 1: Install the battery on page Reference Guide

51 Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power To get the most from your batteries Follow these suggestions to make your battery s power last as long as possible.?? Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD, DVD, or similar drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem.?? Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1).?? Put the notebook on standby whenever you are not using it for a short while.?? Put the notebook into hibernation whenever you want to save your current session, but will not be using the notebook for several hours.?? Set the automatic timeout settings to emphasize saving power. If your notebook has a dual-speed processor, use the lower speed on battery power (the default settings conserve battery power). See How the notebook manages power automatically on page 46.?? If your notebook has a wireless on-off button, turn off the wireless function when you re not using it. Press the wireless on-off button so the light turns off.?? If you have an I/O PC Card that is, a PC Card having an external connection, such as a network card remove it when you re not using it. Some I/O cards use significant power even while they re inactive.?? If you work with an application that uses an I/O PC Card, exit the application when you finish using it.?? Install a different battery see Step 1: Install the battery on page 20. In addition, follow these suggestions to extend the life of your battery.?? Do not leave batteries unused for long periods. If you have more than one, rotate them.?? If you normally use AC power, make a practice of using the battery as your power source at least once a week.?? Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in use.?? To preserve the life of a battery, be sure to charge it regularly.?? For long-term storage, the battery must be charged 20 50% to minimize capacity loss by self-discharge and to avoid deterioration of performance. Storing a fully charged battery can cause higher self-discharge and reduce its discharge capacity even after recharging as compared to a battery stored when charged 20 50%. Reference Guide 51

52 Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power?? To maintain maximum battery capacity and accuracy of the battery gauge, perform this procedure about once a month: 1. Charge the battery to 100%. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter, and use the notebook until the battery is fully discharged and the notebook goes into hibernation. 3. Connect the AC adapter and charge the battery to 100% with no power interruptions. To maximize processor speed If your notebook contains a multispeed processor with Intel SpeedStep Technology, the processor can automatically switch to lower, power-saving speeds or to higherperformance speeds according to its workload. See How the notebook manages power automatically on page Reference Guide

53 Modem and Network Connections Reference Guide 53

54 Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem (selected models) Using the Modem (selected models) You can connect your notebook s built-in modem (selected models) or a PC Card or external modem to a telephone line and communicate with other notebooks throughout the world. You can explore the Internet, send and receive messages, and use your PC to send and receive faxes. Your notebook contains several software programs that work with your modem:?? Internet Explorer, for browsing the World Wide Web.?? Outlook Express, for sending and receiving messages.?? Windows XP Fax Services fax software for sending and receiving faxes. Selected notebook models include a high-speed 56-Kbps modem. It allows you to connect to any Internet Service Provider (ISP) or modem network that has V.90 interoperable modems. Check with your ISP for a list of telephone numbers that support V.90. Note that the maximum speed for faxing is 14.4 Kbps. Even though the modem is capable of downloading at 56 Kbps, your ISP or modem network may not operate at this speed or support this technology. Please check with your service provider for details. Furthermore, transmission rates depend on the condition of the telephone line. To connect the modem CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord to connect the modem to the telephone wall jack. 1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line (sometimes called a data line). You must not use a digital line. 2. Connect the telephone cord to the built-in modem. 54 Reference Guide

55 Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem (selected models) CAUTION 3. Plug the other end of the phone cord into a telephone jack. If the plug on the phone cord doesn t fit the jack, you may need to use an adapter. 4. Check your modem s country or region settings: click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Phone and Modem Options. Your built-in modem may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX), cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and does not work with party lines. Some of these connections may result in excess electrical voltage and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. Check your telephone line type prior to connecting your phone line. Special restrictions in certain countries?? The pulse dialing feature may be disabled in certain countries, possibly because Loop Disconnect is not certified there. If pulse dialing is disabled, you should use tone dialing connections only.?? Many countries impose a blackout period after a modem repeatedly fails to connect to a service provider. The number of failed attempts and the period you must wait before trying again differ from country to country: check with your telephone company. For example, if you are dialing from Italy and fail to connect to your server or cancel the connection, you must wait one minute before dialing that number again. If you dial before then, you will get an error message that says delay. After the fourth failed connection, you must wait one hour before trying the number again. If you dial before the hour is up, you will get a message that says black list.?? When using a modem in the Republic of South Africa, an external surge protector may be necessary in order to prevent notebook damage by lightning or other electrical surges. Connect any approved surge protector to the modem cable whenever you are using the modem. Reference Guide 55

56 Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem (selected models) To connect to the Internet Signing up with an Internet Service Provider Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to set up an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). In some countries, Hewlett-Packard provides easy Internet signup so that you can connect quickly to an ISP. 1. Connect your modem see the previous topic. 2. If available, double-click the Easy Internet Signup icon on the desktop. This launches the New Connection wizard, which helps you locate an ISP in your area, transfer an existing Internet account to this notebook, or set up an Internet connection manually. or If available, click Start, All Programs, Easy Internet Signup, and select one of the listed ISPs. This begins the registration process for the ISP you choose. Connecting to the Internet 1. Click Start, Internet (Internet Explorer). For your first connection, you ll be prompted for information about your connection. 2. Click the Connect button in the Network Connections window. You can set the notebook to display a taskbar icon (two connected computers) whenever you have successfully connected to the Internet: click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, Network Connections. Then right-click the connection, select Properties, and select the icon option. To disconnect from the Internet You remain connected to the Internet until you turn off the notebook, disconnect the phone line from the notebook, or give a command to hang up the connection.?? Double-click the connect icon in the taskbar, and click Disconnect. (You can enable this icon as described in To connect to the Internet on page 56.) or Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, Network Connections, then right-click the connection and select Disconnect. 56 Reference Guide

57 Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem (selected models) To dial in to a network You can use the modem to dial in to a LAN (local area network) that supports dial-up connections. This gives you access to network resources from a remote location.?? See Windows Help for information about setting up and using dial-up network connections click Start, Help and Support. To change your modem settings The modem is already set up to be compatible with telephone systems and modems in most areas. However, in some situations, you may have to change modem settings to match local conditions. If you have questions about local requirements, contact your telephone company.?? Control Panel. Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Phone and Modem Options to change many modem settings. On the Modems tab click Properties to set connection speeds, or on the Dialing Rules tab click Edit to set dialing options.?? Communications software. Many communications applications provide options for controlling modem settings. See the help for your software.?? AT commands. You can control many aspects of modem operation using modem AT commands. AT commands are special strings of characters sent to the modem to set up specific conditions. Those command strings normally start with AT. For a list of AT commands for the built-in modem, see Modem Reference Information on page 134. To send an AT command, open Phone and Modem Options in Control Panel. On the Modems tab, click Properties. You can type AT commands on the Advanced tab in the space for extra settings. Reference Guide 57

58 Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem (selected models) To send and receive Sending and receiving requires an account with an Internet Service Provider or with your company s communications system. You can use Outlook Express (included with your notebook) or an system of your choice. This topic includes instructions for using Outlook Express. To start Outlook Express 1. Click Start, (Outlook Express). 2. If you are not currently connected to the Internet, the Network Connections window appears. Choose Connect to connect to the Internet. To send an message 1. In Outlook Express, click the Create Mail tool on the toolbar. 2. Fill in the information in the New Message window. 3. To send, click the Send button. To receive messages 1. In Outlook Express, click the Send/Recv tool on the toolbar to have Outlook deliver new messages. 2. Click the Inbox folder to view the list of messages. Unread messages appear bold on the screen. 3. To view a message, click it once. (Or double-click to view the message in its own window.) 58 Reference Guide

59 Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem (selected models) To send and receive faxes Sending and receiving faxes requires just a telephone connection you don t need an Internet connection. You can use the modem and the Fax Services software (including the Fax Console application) provided with Windows XP to send and receive faxes with your notebook. To set up Fax Services Before you can use Fax Services, you need to install it. 1. Click Start, Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs. 2. Click Add/Remove Windows Components, select Fax Services, and follow the instructions on the screen. You may need the Windows CD to complete installation. To start the Fax Console application?? Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, Fax Console. The first time you start Fax Console, the Fax Configuration Wizard steps you through the process of setting options and customizing the program for your personal use. Follow the onscreen instructions. If you re not sure which setting to choose, accept the default choice. To send a fax?? Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, Send a Fax, then follow the instructions that appear on the screen. If instead you want to send a document as a fax, open the document in its application window, then open the Print dialog box. Change the selected printer to Fax, then print it. To receive faxes Faxes are automatically received when Fax Console is running in an open or minimized window. New faxes are indicated in the status box in the Fax Console window. To receive a fax manually, follow these steps.?? When a fax call is coming in, click Receive now on the Fax Console menu bar. To view and print a fax 1. In the Fax Console tree, click Inbox, then double-click the fax you want to view. 2. Click the printer icon to print the fax. Reference Guide 59

60 Modem and Network Connections Connecting to a LAN Connecting to a LAN Connecting to a local area network (LAN) gives you access to network resources, such as printers and file servers on your corporate network, and possibly to the Internet. To connect to a LAN 1. Make sure the existing LAN supports Ethernet 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) connections. 2. Plug the LAN cable (not supplied) into the built-in LAN port on the notebook. The cable must have an RJ-45 connector. 3. Windows XP automatically detects and sets up a LAN connection. To edit the settings, open Network Connections in Control Panel. See Windows Help for information about setting up and using LAN connections click Start, Help and Support. Contact your network administrator for network information. Two lights next to the LAN port indicate the status of the connection: the green light indicates that a link is established to the network, and the yellow light indicates network activity. 60 Reference Guide

61 Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections (selected models) Making Wireless Network Connections (selected models) If your notebook includes IEEE wireless capabilities, you can connect by radio to a wireless local area network (LAN) and access computers and other resources on the network. A wireless network provides all the functions of a typical wired network, but also provides for roaming. Since your notebook connects to the network by radio rather than through cables, you can move from place to place within the network from your office to a conference room, for example and remain on the network the entire time. To prepare for wireless LAN connections Before you can connect your notebook to a particular wireless network, you have to configure the notebook for the specific wireless connection. Connecting to an existing wireless network You can connect to an access point that gives you access to a local area network, or you can connect directly to other computers in an AdHoc network. 1. Right-click the wireless network connection icon in the taskbar, then select View Available Wireless Networks from the pop-up menu. 2. A list of available networks appears. Select the network you want, enter the encryption key if required, and click Connect. If the network you want is not on the list, click Advanced, Configure, and enter the required network parameters. If the network is not using 802.1x authentication protocol, clear the automatic key option. 3. On the General tab, edit network settings as needed for your local network. See your network administrator. You can also display an icon in the taskbar when connected to a network. 4. Click OK to save the configuration. This network is added to your list of preferred networks. The notebook automatically connects to the first preferred network that s within range if wireless communication is turned on see To turn wireless LAN communication on, below. Reference Guide 61

62 Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections (selected models) Creating a new computer-to-computer network (AdHoc) You can set up a new network available to other local computers. 1. Right-click the wireless network connection icon, then click Properties. 2. On the Wireless Networks tab, click Add to create a new network. 3. Type a unique name for the new network. 4. If you want to use encrypted communication, check the Data Encryption check box, and define the encryption key as follows:?? Key: ASCII passphrase or hexadecimal key string.?? Key format: ASCII for passphrase, hexadecimal for key string.?? Key length: smaller number for 64-bit encryption, larger number for 128-bit. 5. Mark the option to make this a computer-to-computer (adhoc) network. 6. Click OK to save the configuration. This network is added to your list of preferred networks and becomes available to other computers. 7. If you re within range of infrastructure networks higher on the preferred list, click Advanced and select Computer-to-Computer (ad hoc) networks only. To turn wireless LAN communication on and off Important Wireless communication may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as when traveling in an airplane. If in doubt, be sure to ask for authorization before turning on your notebook s wireless networking. In Italy, Singapore, and possibly other countries, you are required to purchase a license from the responsible authority before using the wireless function. Turning on communication and making a connection 1. If your notebook isn t on, turn it on. 62 Reference Guide

63 Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Network Connections (selected models) 2. The wireless indicator light is lit whenever the wireless function is on. If the indicator isn t lit, do one of the following: Press the wireless on-off button on the left side of the notebook. or Click Start, Connect To, Wireless Network Connection. or Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, then double-click the wireless network connection icon. If you re within range of your wireless network, your notebook automatically connects. To check the status of your wireless connection, open Network Connections in Control Panel and double-click the connection. Turning off communication and ending a connection 1. Important: close any files that reside on other network computers. 2. To turn off the wireless function without turning off your notebook, do one of the following: Press the wireless on-off button. or Right-click the wireless network connection icon in the taskbar and select Disable. Turning the notebook off or putting it on standby or into hibernation also turns off the wireless function. Reference Guide 63

64 Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (selected models) Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (selected models) If your notebook includes Bluetooth wireless capabilities, you can use it to make shortrange radio connections to a wireless personal area network (WPAN), and access other Bluetooth-compatible devices, such as other computers, cell phones, and printers. The Bluetooth function provides all the functions of a typical wired network, but also provides for roaming. Since your notebook connects to the network by radio rather than through cables, you can move from place to place within the network from your office to a conference room, for example and remain on the network the entire time. To turn Bluetooth communication on and off Important Wireless communication may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as when traveling in an airplane. If in doubt, be sure to ask for authorization before turning on your notebook s wireless networking. In Italy, Singapore, and possibly other countries, you are required to purchase a license from the responsible authority before using the wireless function. Turning on communication and making a connection 1. If your notebook isn t on, turn it on. 2. The wireless indicator light is lit whenever the wireless function is on. If the indicator isn t lit, press the wireless on-off button on the left side of the notebook. 64 Reference Guide

65 Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (selected models) Turning off communication and ending a connection Turning off communication ends any connection you have open. 1. Important: close any files that reside on other network computers. 2. To turn off the wireless function without turning off your notebook, press the wireless on-off button. Turning the notebook off or putting it into hibernation also turns off the Bluetooth function. To prepare for Bluetooth connections Before you use your notebook to access other Bluetooth devices, you should configure it as follows: 1. Right-click the Bluetooth Connection Manager icon in the taskbar, and select Options. 2. On the General tab, give your notebook a unique name that will identify it to other Bluetooth users, and set the computer type to Notebook. 3. If required, click the Security tab, then select a security mode and enter a password. 4. Click the Send File tab. Specify where you want to store files you receive from other Bluetooth devices, and specify or create an electronic business card (or vcard ). 5. Click OK to save the configuration. Detailed instructions for these tasks are included in the Bluetooth online help. To work with Bluetooth devices Important Wireless communication may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as when traveling in an airplane. If in doubt, be sure to ask for authorization before turning on your notebook s wireless networking. In Italy, Singapore, and possibly other countries, you are required to purchase a license from the responsible authority before using the wireless function. Reference Guide 65

66 Modem and Network Connections Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (selected models) Sending files or business cards to another Bluetooth device 1. Double-click the Bluetooth Connection Manager icon in the taskbar. 2. Click Refresh to locate the Bluetooth devices within range of your notebook, and select the device you want to send files to. 3. To send a file, click Send, File. or To send a business card, click Send, Business Card. Connecting to a serial printer or other serial Bluetooth device You can connect applications on your notebook to Bluetooth serial devices for example, you could print from a word processor to a Bluetooth serial printer. 1. Double-click the Bluetooth Connection Manager icon in the taskbar, then select Tools, COM Ports. 2. Note the port number (COMn) of the port through which you will connect to the Bluetooth serial device. 3. From your application, connect to the Bluetooth serial device using the port noted in step 2. When the Select Remote Device dialog appears, select the device you re connecting to. 4. Click Connect. If computers or other devices will be connecting to your notebook (that is, using your notebook as a host), right-click the Bluetooth Connection Manager icon in the taskbar, then select Open, Tools, COM Ports. The connecting devices must connect to the host port number COMn. Making a dial-up connection If you have a Bluetooth cellular phone, you can use it with your notebook to make a dialup connection to the Internet. Before you can connect, create the dial-up connection as follows:?? Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, Network Connections, then click Create a New Connection. Use the 3Com Bluetooth DUN client as the device. You can then connect to the Internet through your Bluetooth phone as follows: 1. Make sure your Bluetooth phone is available for connection see the manufacturer s instructions. 2. Double-click the Bluetooth Connection Manager icon in the taskbar, and select the Bluetooth phone from the list of devices. 3. Click Start, Connect To, and select the Bluetooth dial-up connection. 66 Reference Guide

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68 Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules Using Plug-In Modules You can use any compatible plug-in module in your notebook s module bay:?? CD drive.?? DVD drive.?? CD-RW drive.?? DVD/CD-RW combo drive.?? Weight-saving module (to reduce travel weight and protect your module bay). To replace a plug-in module CAUTION Before disconnecting a plug-in module, you must turn off the notebook otherwise, you could lose data and damage the equipment. Handle and store a module carefully when it s out of the notebook. Do not drop it or apply excessive pressure to its surfaces this could damage its internal mechanisms. Do not touch the metallic pins on the notebook s connectors or the module connectors. Static electricity can damage internal components. 1. Turn off the notebook: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off. 68 Reference Guide

69 Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules 2. Slide the module release latch (on the bottom of the notebook) toward the back of the notebook. 3. Grasp the module and pull it out. 4. Slide the new module into the notebook until it clicks into place. To save weight and protect the module bay when traveling, insert the weight-saving module provided with your notebook. Reference Guide 69

70 Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules To insert or remove a CD or DVD CAUTION Do not remove a CD or DVD while the notebook is reading it. Otherwise, the notebook could stop responding and you could lose data. Before opening the drive, make sure the drive is not running by pressing the multimedia Stop button (if available) or using the stop or eject control in your multimedia player software. Be sure to press the CD or DVD onto the spindle. You can damage the disk or drive if you just lay it on the tray. 1. Press the button on the face of the drive. (If you are using this drive for the first time, be sure to remove the cardboard packing insert.) 2. Place the disk into the drive (label facing up) and gently press down until the disk snaps onto the spindle. or Remove the disk. 3. Slide the tray back into the drive to close it. 70 Reference Guide

71 Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules If the notebook loses power, or if you have removed the drive module from the notebook, you can manually open the drive to remove a disk.?? Use a pin or straightened paper clip to press the release switch on the drive door to open it. Reference Guide 71

72 Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules To play audio CDs If your notebook includes the multimedia buttons and status panel, you can use them to control the notebook s CD/DVD/CD-RW drive.?? If the notebook is turned on, you can use the multimedia buttons to control the Windows Media Player or MusicMatch Jukebox (depending on your notebook model) for playing CDs. The MP3 button launches either MusicMatch Jukebox or Windows Media Player (depending on your notebook model), which you can use to play MP3 music files.?? If the notebook is on standby, in hibernation, or even turned off, you can still play audio CDs. Slide the multimedia power switch to the left to activate the player without turning on the notebook, then use the multimedia buttons to control play. 1. MP3 player launch button. 2. Previous track. 3. Next track. 4. Status panel and button. 5. Play/Pause. 6. Stop. 7. Multimedia power switch and indicator light turns the CD player on and off. Works only when the notebook is off, on standby, or in hibernation. If your notebook does not include multimedia buttons, it must be running to play audio CDs use software such as the Windows Media Player to play the CDs: click Start, All Programs, Windows Media Player. 72 Reference Guide

73 Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules To use the status panel (selected models) The notebook s status panel can show the time and date, battery status, power status, and the status of the notebook s CD player.?? Press the status panel button several times to display the information you want. The first press turns on the backlight. Subsequent presses cycle through the available information in the following order:?? Power status: ON, OFF, (standby), or (hibernate).?? Date.?? Time.?? Battery charge remaining (0 to 100%).?? CD player status (if CD player is running): shows the track number, play status (playing, paused, or stopped), and time counter. 1. Status panel button. 2. Status panel. You can set the date and time displayed in the status panel by using the BIOS configuration utility see To run the BIOS configuration utility on page 118. Reference Guide 73

74 Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules To play DVD movies If your notebook came with a DVD drive, it also includes DVD player software that lets you play DVD movies.?? Click Start, All Programs, Multimedia, DVD Player, InterVideo WinDVD. (The name of the DVD player program can vary.) or Click Start, All Programs, Windows Media Player. or If your notebook includes the multimedia buttons and status panel, you can use them to control InterVideo WinDVD for playing DVDs see To play audio CDs on page 72. If you need to install the DVD player software, click Start, Run, type C:\HP\PROGRAMS\DVD\SETUP.EXE, and press Enter. Important DVDs have regional codes embedded in their disk data. These codes prevent DVD movies from being played outside the region of the world in which they are sold. Most DVD drives let you change the region code only a limited number of times (usually no more than four). Please note that when you reach this limit, your last change to the region code will be hard-coded on the DVD drive, and will be permanent. Your HP warranty does not cover the expense of correcting this situation. Refer to the help for your DVD player software for details about setting region codes. Note The DVD player in your notebook performs to high and advanced specifications. It would not benefit from the installation of a software program called PC Friendly that is included with many DVDs. HP recommends against installing PC Friendly on your notebook, as it can cause your DVD player to perform erratically and produce errors. If this happens, uninstall PC Friendly and restart your notebook. If you want to play DVD movies on a TV, see To use a TV set as a monitor on page Reference Guide

75 Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules To create or copy CDs If your notebook came with a CD-RW or DVD/CD-RW drive, it also includes software that lets you copy or create CDs.?? Click Start, All Programs, Multimedia, CD Writer, RecordNow. (The name of the CD-RW software can vary.) or Click Start, All Programs, Windows Media Player. You can also use Windows Explorer to create data CDs using a CD-RW drive. If you need to install the CD-RW software, run Setup on the software CD. Refer to the software s help for details about creating or copying CDs. For best results use HP certified media. While other media may work, HP cannot guarantee compatibility. Reference Guide 75

76 Add-On Devices Connecting PC Cards Connecting PC Cards The notebook s PC Card slot is available for storing data and expanding the communication capabilities of the notebook. The notebook supports one standard Type II or Type III PC Card (PCMCIA and CardBus). Zoomed Video cards are not supported. To insert or remove a PC Card Inserting a PC Card 1. Hold the PC Card with its face up and its connector holes toward the card slot. 2. Slide the PC Card all the way into the lower slot, until its outer edge is flush with the casing of the notebook. Most cards are properly seated when the outer edge is flush with the casing of the notebook, but some cards are designed to protrude from the case. 76 Reference Guide

77 Add-On Devices Connecting PC Cards CAUTION Removing a PC Card Before removing a PC Card, you must either use the PC Card or Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar or turn off the notebook. Otherwise, you could lose data. 1. Before removing the card, click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar. This protects your data and helps avoid unexpected problems. If needed, you can restart the card by removing and then reinserting it. 2. Press the eject button to pop it out, then press it in again to eject the PC Card. Finding tested PC Cards For the current listing of PC Cards that have been tested and approved for use with your notebook, visit the Accessories section of the HP Notebook web site ( Reference Guide 77

78 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Connecting External Devices Your notebook s connectors make it easy for you to use a wide variety of external devices:?? Printer or other parallel device.?? Universal serial bus (USB) devices.?? External keyboard and mouse.?? External monitor and television.?? Local area network (LAN).?? Audio devices such as external speakers, headphones, or stereo inputs.?? IEEE 1394 devices (selected models). To identify connectors for external devices Note The diagram below shows the connectors for external devices on the notebook. Before you connect any device, check its documentation to see if you need to make any settings or adjustments to the equipment before using it. This might include setting switches to configure the equipment so that it will operate properly with your notebook and the software you plan to use. 78 Reference Guide

79 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Locating connectors on the notebook 1. Parallel port (burgundy). 2. External monitor (VGA) port (blue). 3. S-video (TV out) port (yellow) (selected models). 4. Universal serial bus (USB) ports (2). 5. Audio line-out jack (lime green) and external microphone jack (pink). 6. LAN port and indicators. 7. Modem port (selected models). 8. IEEE 1394 port (selected models). 9. PC Card slot. 10. Universal serial bus (USB) port. 11. Headphone jack (lime green). Reference Guide 79

80 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To connect a printer or other parallel device The notebook s parallel port uses a standard 25-pin connector, most commonly used for connecting dot-matrix, ink-jet, and laser printers.?? Connect the device s parallel cable to the notebook s parallel port (colored burgundy). To connect an external keyboard or mouse Note?? Plug a USB mouse or keyboard into a USB port on the notebook. In addition, if you dock the notebook in the optional port replicator, you can also connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. The notebook s touch pad and scroll pad are automatically disabled when the notebook is docked in a port replicator with a PS/2 mouse connected. Note USB keyboards do not support Fn hot keys. To connect a USB device Note The universal serial buses (USB) on the notebook provide a bi-directional serial interface for adding peripheral devices such as a mouse, keyboard, floppy drive, printer, scanner, or game controller on a single bus. USB-to-serial and USB-to-parallel port adapters are also available.?? Attach the device s USB cable to a USB port. Windows automatically recognizes the USB device. Some USB devices can be connected to the notebook in series (called a daisy-chain connection). If you have problems making this connection, contact the device manufacturer and the HP Business Support web site ( for the latest version of the driver for the device. 80 Reference Guide

81 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To connect a USB floppy disk drive If you have an optional floppy disk drive, you can connect it to your notebook s USB port using the external floppy drive cable.?? Connect the cable from the USB floppy drive directly to the notebook s USB port. To connect an audio device CAUTION Your notebook includes a built-in microphone (at the top of the display) that you can use to record voice, sound, and music. You can also plug in headphones, external speakers, an external microphone, or a line in from a stereo or other audio device. The audio jacks are three-terminal stereo jacks. They are not compatible with twoterminal mono plugs. Connecting a mono plug into the audio line-out jack can damage your notebook. Reference Guide 81

82 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices?? Attach the audio cable to the appropriate audio jack on the notebook. The headphone and audio line-out jacks are colored lime green, and the microphone jack is pink. Note When you plug a device into the external microphone port, the built-in microphone automatically turns off. When you plug a device into the audio line-out port, the built-in speakers automatically turn off. To use an external monitor You can connect your notebook to an external monitor and then use either display or both displays at once. To connect an external monitor 1. Turn off the notebook: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off. 2. Connect the monitor cable from the monitor to the monitor port (colored blue) on the back of the notebook. 3. Connect the monitor to a power source and turn it on. 4. Press the power button to turn on the notebook. To switch the display to the external monitor?? Press Fn+F5 to cycle through the display options: notebook display, external monitor, both. or Click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Display Settings, HP Display Settings. You can add a display settings icon in the taskbar for quick access. 82 Reference Guide

83 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices?? If you need to use both displays at once, press Fn+F5 repeatedly until the image shows on both displays. However, by default, the image is limited by the internal display to pixels, so at a higher resolution you will see only part of the desktop on both displays. This doesn t happen if you use only the external monitor. If you need to increase the refresh rate on the external monitor, you can switch to only the external monitor, or make the internal or external monitor a secondary display: 1. Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display. 2. On the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, then the S3Display or Monitor tab. To adjust monitor resolution and other settings 1. Click Start, Control Panel, Appearances and Themes, Display. 2. On the Settings tab, adjust the Screen resolution. The internal display supports resolutions of up to (XGA displays) or (SXGA+ displays). For a high-resolution external monitor, the notebook supports resolutions up to resolution (16-bit). To use a TV set as a monitor (selected models) Note You can connect a television set or other video device to your notebook to use as a display. The notebook s built-in display automatically turns off when you use a TV set as a monitor. To connect a TV set If your notebook includes an S-video port, you can connect a TV set using a standard S-video cable, or an HP F1459A composite-video adapter with a standard RCA-type video cable. 1. Connect a video cable from the TV set to the notebook s S-video port (colored yellow). (You don t need to turn the notebook off to do this.) 2. Connect the TV set to a power source and turn it on. The S-video port provides video output only. For audio output, use the audio line-out or headphone jack. To activate the TV display?? Restart the notebook: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart. or?? Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display. Click Advanced on the Settings tab, then activate the TV output on the S3Display tab. Reference Guide 83

84 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To play DVD movies on the TV?? Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display. Click the Settings tab, then click Advanced and make the TV a primary display.?? Optional: Connect an audio cable from the notebook s audio line-out jack to the TV audio input. To connect an infrared device (selected models) If your notebook includes an infrared port located on the front of the notebook you can use it to provide serial communication between the notebook and other infrared devices, such as printers or other computers. Using the infrared port?? Make sure the infrared ports of your notebook and the other device lie in as straight a line as possible. The two ports should be no more than 1 meter apart, with no obstructions between them. Sunlight, heat from nearby equipment, or other sources of infrared radiation can also cause transmission errors.?? To check the status of communications, click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Wireless Link. or Move the pointer over the Wireless Link icon in the taskbar. Disabling the infrared port You should generally disable infrared communication when you aren t using it. 1. Close any applications that are using infrared, and any folders on an infrared link. 2. Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Wireless Link. 3. On the Hardware tab, click Properties, and disable the device in the pull-down menu. Printing to an infrared printer?? Install your printer and assign it to the notebook s infrared port. You can then print from your applications as you would to any other printer. Transferring files through an infrared connection You can use your notebook s infrared port to transfer files.?? Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Wireless Link. See the Windows online help for instructions on using Wireless Link. 84 Reference Guide

85 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To use the port replicator You can use the optional port replicator to connect external components to your notebook. For details about the port replicator and its use, refer to the manual that comes with it. To connect to the port replicator 1. Plug in the AC adapter, then connect it to the rear of the port replicator. Make sure that the AC status light is on. 2. Align the notebook with the locator pins on the port replicator. 3. Press the notebook down until it clicks into place. Make sure that the dock status light is on. 4. Open the notebook and press the power button to turn it on. When the notebook is docked, you can use the port replicator s security connector to secure the notebook and port replicator. In this situation, the port replicator s release tab does not work. See the port replicator manual for details. Reference Guide 85

86 Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To disconnect from the port replicator 1. Press down the release tab on the right side of the port replicator. 2. Lift the notebook out of the port replicator. To connect an IEEE 1394 device (selected models) If your notebook includes an IEEE 1394 port (located on the notebook s left side), you can use it to connect devices such as audio and video equipment, disk drives, printers, and other computers.?? Attach the device s cable to the IEEE 1394 port on the notebook s left side. Windows automatically recognizes the device. Note If you have problems making this connection, contact the device manufacturer and the HP Business Support web site ( for the latest version of the driver for the device. 86 Reference Guide

87 Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM Installing Additional RAM Your notebook has no memory (RAM) built in, but has two slots for removable RAM modules: the system RAM slot beneath the keyboard (which contains a module installed at the factory), and an expansion slot on the bottom of the unit. You can use both of these slots to expand your unit s RAM. Use HP PC-133 SDRAM only. You ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for these procedures. To install a RAM expansion module CAUTION To increase your notebook s RAM, you can install a RAM module in the expansion slot on the bottom of the notebook. Your notebook s chips are extremely sensitive to static electricity, and can be permanently damaged by it. Handle the RAM module only by its edges. Before installing the memory module, discharge your body s static electricity by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the rear of the notebook. 1. Turn off the notebook: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off. 2. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. From the bottom of the notebook, loosen the screw holding the RAM cover (the cover retains the screw), and remove the cover. 4. Carefully insert the edge of the RAM module into the connector at about a 30 angle until it is fully seated. Then press down on both sides until the latches snap closed. 5. Replace the cover. 6. Insert the battery. You can also replace the system RAM module beneath the keyboard see To replace the system RAM module on page 89. Reference Guide 87

88 Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM To remove a RAM expansion module CAUTION You may want to remove a RAM module so you can install a larger one. Your notebook s chips are extremely sensitive to static electricity, and can be permanently damaged by it. Handle the RAM module only by its edges. Before installing the memory module, discharge your body s static electricity by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the rear of the notebook. 1. Turn off the notebook: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off. 2. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Turn the unit bottom-side up, loosen the screw holding the RAM cover (the cover retains the screw), and remove the cover. 4. Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM module, so the free edge of the module pops up. 5. Pull the module out of the connector. 6. Replace the cover. 7. Insert the battery. 88 Reference Guide

89 Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM To replace the system RAM module If needed, you can replace your notebook s system RAM module (under the keyboard) to increase the notebook s RAM. You ll need a small Phillips screwdriver and a small flat-blade screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Turn off the notebook: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off. 2. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Open the display so that it lays flat. 4. Remove the screws from the back of the display hinge covers. CAUTION 5. Remove the plastic panel above the keyboard (containing the power button and One- Touch buttons). Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver to carefully pry up the right end of the panel above the Page Up key, then lift the end until the panel unsnaps. When removing the panel, be careful not to pull on the cable connecting the panel to the notebook. 6. Carefully lift the panel to unsnap the latches above the middle One-Touch button and the F1 key, then lift the panel an inch or so off of the notebook. Reference Guide 89

90 Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM 7. Loosen the three screws holding the top of the keyboard. (The keyboard retains the screws.) CAUTION WARNING When opening the keyboard, be careful not to pull on the cable connecting the keyboard to the notebook. 8. Raise the top edge of the keyboard, then fold it onto the front of the case. Do not touch the metal surfaces inside the notebook until they have cooled off. They could be very hot if the notebook was running recently. Do not touch the electronic components inside the notebook. Static electricity can permanently damage them. 9. Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM module by pressing them outward, so that the free edge of the module pops up. 90 Reference Guide

91 Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM 10. Pull the module out of the connector. 11. Carefully insert the edge of the new RAM module into the connector at about a 30 angle until it is fully seated. Then press down on both sides until the latches snap closed. 12. Move the keyboard back into position. Slide its front edge into the notebook s case, then lower the top of the keyboard into place. 13. Retighten the three screws along the top of the keyboard. 14. Make sure the cable is securely connected to the plastic panel. If needed, press the connector into its socket until it clicks into place. 15. Bend the center of the panel upward slightly, insert the tabs on the ends of the panel into the slots in the notebook s case, and fit the panel s hinge covers over the hinges. Gently press the panel into place. 16. Reinstall the screws in the backs of the display hinge covers. 17. Reinstall the battery. Reference Guide 91

92 Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive You ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Remove both hard drive retaining screws from the bottom of the notebook. Important 3. Carefully pull the hard drive out of the notebook. 4. Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Press firmly to make sure the connector seats properly. 5. Reinstall the hard drive retaining screws. If you are installing a new hard disk drive, you should create a Utility partition on the drive before loading any software. See To recover the factory installation of your hard disk on page 121. If the notebook prompts you to activate Windows XP, follow the instructions that appear onscreen. The Windows XP Product ID code is located on the bottom of the notebook. 92 Reference Guide

93 Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive holder If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a cover, you can remove the cover parts from the old hard drive. You ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Remove all four screws from the holder and drive case, then lift the drive out of the holder. 2. Insert the drive into the holder, then reinstall all four screws into the holder and drive case. Reference Guide 93